Cucumber Extract

The Basics On Cucumber Extract

What is Cucumber Extract?

Non-irritating plant extract from the gourd family.

What are other names for Cucumber Extract?

CUCUMBER EXTRACT, CUCUMBER FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMBER INFUSION, CUCUMBER, EXT., CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) INFUSION, CUCUMIS SATIVUS EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS INFUSION, EXTRACT OF CUCUMBER, and EXTRACT OF CUCUMIS SATIVUS

What is Cucumber Extract used for?

Cucumber extract is a superfood for skin. The juice is composed largely of proteins, lipids, Vitamin C, and a variety of minerals, and possesses moisturizing and emollient properties. It also has an astringent effect, and can soothe and relieve puffy skin.

How Cucumber Extract is classified

Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Cucumber Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Cucumber Extract During Pregnancy

What we know about using Cucumber Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

Published toxicity studies were not found.

General safety info about Cucumber Extract from CIR

The Expert Panel assessed the safety of six Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived ingredients and found them safe in the present practices of use and concentration. These ingredients are reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents. Cucumber is a commonly consumed food and generally recognized as safe. The focus of this assessment was the dermal exposure to the low concentrations of these ingredients as used in cosmetics. Many of the components of these Cucumis sativus (cucumber)-derived cosmetic ingredients have been previously assessed for safety as cosmetic ingredients.

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